Commentaries for Acts Chapter 4

Temple Arrest, Sanhedrin Hearing and Release

The uninterrupted progress of the church in Acts 1--3 is quite unlike the situation in our world, but with the story of the apostles' arrest, incarceration and trial Luke brings us "down to earth...View the entire commentary

The Church's Prayer for Boldness

When ordered to be silent, the apostles make clear that they "cannot help speaking about what [they] have seen and heard" (4:20)...View the entire commentary